Much has been written about the Union Sanitary and Christian Commissions during the American Civil War. Less has been written about the women who served the southern soldiers in their appallingly inadequate hospitals. One of those women was Mrs. Ella K. Newsom and this is her story. Compared by journalist Fraise Richard to the much more famous Florence Nightingale; Mrs. Newsom was a tireless worker for the relief of all who came in her care; Confederate or Union.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Interpretation of the Philosophy of Raja YogaBy Phil CalandraThis is the 3rd book that I have read from William Walter Atkinson. As in his other books; the author presents his views in a very unique; informative and compelling manner. In his discussion of Raja Yoga; the author states that we are the extension of the "Absolute" but are not the "Absolute" as expounded in some yoga schools. In other words; we are not "God" and the Universe is not a trick or fragment of our imagination; however; the "Supreme Intelligence"; the "Absolute"; has manifested itself in relativitiy; namely in different forms of life including Man. Atkinson further explains that Man is the Spark of God; a real Being; who is a Manifestation and Child of the "Absolute". In discussing Raja Yoga; the author delves into different aspects of the mind; consciousness; subconsciousness; mental control; amongst other topics; and incorporates examples and the use of mental drills to make the subject more understandable in a practical sense. I would highly recommend this book.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Highly RecommendedBy Sergio ContrerasI have been practicing Hatha as well as Raja Yoga for the last 50 plus years. I have read all sorts of authors. The problem with Indian authors generally is their language; which is very difficult to follow. It took me many years and reading many books for them to start making any sense.Yogi Ramacharaka seems to have been an American lawyer; editor and writer who used this name as a pseudonym. Or so goes the history. I tend to believe this story as the language used by Ramacharaka is attuned to; and reads as if it was written by an Occidental. Thanks to this book I was able to complete deciphering other books. They all agree in the main.I would recommend this book to anybody who is really interested in these matters. He or she may need other books as well.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. LIMITED IN SPIRITUALITYBy Govinda108Not classical Raja yog; or Ashtanga Yoga; but one articulative man's inventive interpretation of it. The book should have been named MIND CONTROL; period. It does not deal with the higher or kingly spiritual experiences of yoga .
